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Effective September 1, 2025, there is a rate change in the OBRA Waiver and Act 150 Program for the monthly Financial Management Services (FMS) procedure code W7341. The new FMS monthly ongoing rate is $101.43, starting with the September 1, 2025, date of service.

Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) service plans are being updated to reflect the September 1 effective date. Service Coordinators do not need to make any service plan updates for this rate change, as an HCSIS system-wide update is being deployed to make the necessary service data rate updates on the impacted service plans.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Long-Term Living Provider Inquiry Line at 800-932-0939, Option 2, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

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Today, August 13, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) held the first Supports Coordination Organization Performance-Based Contracting SCO Summit. The PowerPoint is available here. All sessions will be recorded and available on MyODP.

Additional Summits, PAS Trainings, and VOHs will be held on the following dates:

  • August 25 — Measure by Measure
  • September 5 — Measure by Measure
  • September 8 — Payment and Billing
  • September 15 — PAS Training and Preparedness
  • September 18 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 1 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 8 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 16 — Virtual Office Hours

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released additional information on upcoming employment symposiums as well as an agenda for each symposium. These symposiums are specifically for employers and will feature:

  • Employer success stories and practical strategies for inclusive hiring.
  • A high-level overview of OVR and ODP services for businesses.
  • A panel discussion with individuals with disabilities, providers, and employers highlighting the benefits of inclusive employment.
  • Networking opportunities over lunch to connect with other business leaders and support organizations.

Below are the event dates and locations:

  • Central Region:
    Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN Central, 6340 Flank Drive, #600, Harrisburg, PA 17112
  • Northeast Region:
    Monday, September 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    Colonial IU 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045
  • Southeast Region:
    Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN East, 333 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
  • West Region:
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN West, 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

These sessions are targeted toward businesses in your community. ODP requests your assistance with sharing this information with your business contacts who are looking to hire.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA MedWatch — DermaKleen, Dermasarra, Kleenfoam, and Perigiene Products by DermaRite Industries

DermaRite Industries is recalling the below products due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia.

Risk Statement:

Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, the use of the product will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection is more likely to spread into blood stream leading to life-threatening sepsis.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.

To date, DermaRite has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Background:

  • DermaKleen is an OTC Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
  • DermaSarra is an OTC External analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, sunburn.
  • KleenFoam is an OTC Antimicrobial foam soap with aloe vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
  • PeriGiene is an OTC Antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.

Recommendations:

  • Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.
  • Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Mary Goldberg at 973-569-9000 x104 or via email.
  • DermaRite has notified its distributors and customers by email to immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each facility’s process.

For more information about this recall and specific product number, visit the FDA’s website.

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A performance-based contracting (PBC) forum is being provided on September 10, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, to support provider preparedness. This forum aimed at residential providers. Register here to attend.

Topics of discussion include:

  • Updates to measures;
  • Introducing the new Performance Analysis Services (PAS) data submission tool;
  • Technical assistance; and
  • Provider performance review data.
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